Town Council members Wittner and Mendez are hosting a 'Know Your Rights' event on Wednesday, June 15. Dover Town Council members Sandra Wittner and Daniella Mendez are hosting a workshop for local residents and members of the local business community to address issues regarding ICE incidents and immigration awareness. They are hosting a "Know Your Rights" workshop to help community members better understand their rights. The goal of this workshop is to provide information and

Crews are working to fix the Zone 3 mishap. This is an ongoing situation. We will update when information is available.

Hundreds rally at JFK Park to oppose ICE activity in Dover. The no-ICE rally drew a multi-generational crowd. (Photos by DOVERNOW.com) At 11:45 Sunday morning, a young man standing at the southeast corner of JFK Park was managing to coax a semi-melodic tune from a small air horn. He waved a sign that read, "IMMIGRANTS MAKE EVERYTHING GREAT." He motivated passing drivers on Route 46 to honk their horns in solidarity. "I am here to support the community," he said. He didn't wan

He and his wife, Margarita Cielo Balbuena, were arrested by ICE agents in Dover on May 23. Filemon Ruiz Cielo and Margarita Cielo Balbuena were sent to Elizabeth Detention Center after being stopped by ICE agents on May 23 in Dover. A Dover man taken into ICE custody with his wife on the way to their Rockaway restaurant was released Monday after more than a month in the Elizabeth Detention Center. Dover residents Filemon Ruiz Cielo and Margarita Cielo Balbuena were taken into

In a Dover shop, Sal Lepre preserves a disappearing craft, a life defined by purpose rather than profit. By Mariana Simioni | Photos by Karen Fucito When Sal Lepre isn't fixing footwear, he's reading the paper and watching the world go by from his chair. Entering Sal's Shoe Repair is like stepping through a portal into post-WWII Naples, Italy, where a nine-year-old boy is learning the trade that would shape his future. Snapping back to Dover 2026, Sal Lepre's shop smells of

Group celebrates 52nd anniversary with first tree study, community engagement program. Hurd Park is a perfect place to find a leafy spot to enjoy nature. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) The first year of Kim Phillips’ tenure as the chair of Dover’s Shade Tree Commission is shaping up to be full of firsts for the town. For the first time since it was founded in 1974, the commission has contracted experts to conduct a research study of the trees and vegetation living on town-owned propert

I grew up in Dover and certain staples instantly make it feel like summer. I hope my list will inspire you to get outside, explore, and appreciate the simple pleasures of our hometown. Share yours with me on IG: @christineelliza!

From the spoken, sung, or written word to ceramics to chalk on a sidewalk to capturing a moment on film—or anything that captures the imagination of the creator or audience—this quote from author Joyce Carol Oates delivers the essence of the creative experience.

If you’ve visited downtown Dover lately, you’ve seen the renovations taking place at 1 West Blackwell Street. Whether you remember it as J.J. Newberry’s or The Antique Center, the building officially known as the Richards Building, has evolved with Dover for 150 years. Now, under new ownership, it will foster artistic collaboration, culinary creations, innovative workspaces, educational excellence, and more.

Ryan Taylor stands next to his bike at the top of a 30-foot ramp, contemplating the three-story drop to ground level that sweeps into a steep upslope that could send him and his ride soaring nearly as high as their starting point. His bike has no brakes, so once he begins the descent, he has no way to limit the launch.

Lifelong Dover resident following a 'call to serve' for the Ward 4 position. Austin Nieves touts his experience on the Zoning Board as a stepping stone to Town Council. (Photo/Austin Nieves) 1. What led you to run for Council? It boils down to service. In my household, I was raised to love the Lord and love my neighbor as He loves me. We were taught that serving my neighbors is the best way to honor both of those commands. So I grew up with the deep desire to be of service. T

Attorney Alice Plastoris is a lifelong Dover resident, former Public Defender, and Ward 3 hopeful. Alice Plastoris is a lifelong resident and a former Dover Public Defender, poised to serve all residents. (Photo/Alice Plastoris) Alice Plastoris is running for the Ward 3 Town Council seat presently held by Veronica Velez. In her bio, Plastoris says, "As a lifelong resident and daughter of a lifelong resident, I bring deep roots in the community and a strong understanding of ou

Town Council approves fireworks budget, tax hike, and plan to sell lots. Dover Council approved the fireworks budget, so the only concern is whether the skies will be clear on the 4th of July. (Photo/Jobert Enanmo) There were fireworks at the May 26 Dover Town Council meeting – just not the kind that have been set off at past sessions. Council approved a contract to pay $38,084 to Schaefer’s Fireworks for the town’s annual fireworks display to celebrate the 4th of July. The c

Photos show agents struggling with Filemon Ruiz Cielo and Margarita Cielo Balbuena on Saturday morning. Osmar Ruiz reaches for his father, Filemon Ruiz Cielo, who is held down by three ICE agents. (Photo/Karol Ruiz) Dover residents Filemon Ruiz Cielo and Margarita Cielo Balbuena were taken into ICE custody around 10 a.m Saturday near the intersection of Park Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue. Margarita Cielo Balbuena, right, records her husband, Filemon Ruiz Cielo, being restra

Township, state, and federal officials demand environmental review for former warehouse. Protestors voiced their opposition to the proposed conversion of a Roxbury warehouse into an ICE detention center. (DOVERNOW.com photo/Karen Fucito) The proposed use of a 470,000-square-foot Roxbury Township warehouse by the Department of Homeland Security for an ICE facility has been put on hold pending a review of the environmental impact of housing up to 1,500 detainees in the region.

May 9 Open House activities include a hands-on community mural, art gallery displays, music, food, and more. Looking for a fun way to enjoy a spring Saturday afternoon? Join the creative crowd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at The Amp, the Richards Building’s thriving arts and entertainment space. Amp Executive Director Walter F. Rodriguez says event-goers can expect to take part in creating a mural, enjoy some music, see a gallery of work by students from the MCO

The federal government quietly purchased a massive Route 46 warehouse in Roxbury to serve as a third ICE immigrant detention center in New Jersey. The near-unanimous opposition is loud.

Erika Huamani thanks the Dover community for helping her cope with her son’s tragic death. Erika Huamani checks her phone for messages from well-wishers as she deals with the loss of her son, Christofer. (DOVERNOW Photo/David Chmiel) Blackwell Street was quiet on Sunday morning. Temperatures had fallen into the 40s, bringing gray skies, gusty winds, and cold rain. At Water Works Park, a man walked his small dog quickly to avoid the chill. The nearby tracks were quiet. No tra

Donations being collected for Christofer Jeremy Chavez Huamani. Club Colombia will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, to receive mourners and donations. (Facebook photo) The young man who was struck and killed by an NJTransit train on April 16 has been identified as 18-year-old Dover High School student Christofer Jeremy Chavez Huamani. A Facebook posting recounted his life and the sad news: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Chavez Huamani

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